Chinese Swamp Cypress (Glyptostrobus pensilis)

Family: Taxodiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Glyptostrobus pensilis is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft 10in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from January to March, and the seeds ripen from September to March. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

River deltas, etc., on flooded or waterlogged soil in full sun near sea level. This species is usually planted and is possibly extinct in the wild. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)